While the summer holiday season is still going strong, there's nothing better than whiling away the hours with a good travel book. Linda Herrick reviews a selection of the latest.

Greg Dixon finds fine food, wonderful views and rusticating luxury at one of New Zealand newest luxury destinations.

Catherine Smith spends a refreshing weekend walking the coastal routes around Langs Beach.

You don't have to head far from home for a decent bush hike.

Television tourism is whipping up a storm in New York and New Jersey where fans can live as their heroes.

Elisabeth Easther finds a town of stunning views and fabulous seafood.

Brown cafes and rooftop bars are the Dutch answer to the pub, writes Paul Davies.

As America's oldest highway marks its centenary, Chris Moss rounds up the options for a US fly-drive.

Escape city life and discover this tiny Central North Island town, writes Rachel Grunwell.

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Peace descends on a boisterous busload after a trip to an ancient healing centre in Turkey, writes Justine Tyerman.

Penny Lewis lets the train take the strain as she journeys through the Central North Island.

William Hageman revisits a favourite haunt and is relieved to find its character has endured a recent spruce-up.

Nicky Park seeks out some edible delights during a South Wairarapa stopover.

Stephanie Chamberlin takes her family to see the Hunua Falls.

After decades of self-isolation, this secret country opens up, writes Tim Roxborogh.

There's a mine of reasons to fall in love with Lawrence, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Winston Aldworth samples some capital beers.

Diana Plater tries traditional healing in Macau.

This handsome university city is undergoing a modern makeover, as Adrian Mourby discovers.

Pandas and a soaring Buddha statue greet Harriet O'Brien on a visit to this Sichuan city.

Danielle Wright takes her family on a nostalgic trip back to 50s New Zealand at a vintage car museum in Hamilton.

After the surreal volcanic delights of the island's remote north, Sankha Guha goes whale watching, warms up in a thermal pool and catches a glimpse of the elfin pop diva.

Elisabeth Easther enjoys the puns and good humour in a small town like no udder.

Kevin Pilley joins the gossips and listens to some tall tales.

The Wild Foods Festival attracts bold appetites to a great town, writes Anna Leask.

Think you've seen Sydney? Megan Singleton rounds up some lesser-known highlights.

High-rise future looks forward, but Communist-era posters tells a fascinating tale, writes Duncan Gillies.

Amid stunning Queenstown scenery, Winston Aldworth experiences a very fast, very yellow mid-life crisis.

Herald guest editor John Kirwan's guide to getting the best out of his old homeland.